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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,146.51, 434,904.96 and 171,907.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,146.51, 434,904.96 and 171,907.19 is: 237,233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,146.51 : 434,904.96 = 171,907.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,146.51/434,904.96 = 171,907.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,146.51x = 434,904.96 × 171,907.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,146.51x = 74,763,289,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,763,289,590.66/315,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,233.44

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